Assistant Manager/ Manager

Rubicon Research; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Research is seeking an Asst. Manager Finance & Accounts to oversee timely month-end closure, prepare statutory financials, and coordinate audits. You will liaise with Big 4 auditors, ensure compliance with Ind AS and GST, and manage ERP systems.

The role requires CA or semi-qualified with 2–5 years in Finance and strong Excel skills. Strong communication, detail orientation, and ability to work independently within a team are essential, with availability for second shift if needed for

Qualifications

• CA/ Semi-Qualified with relevant articleship completed.
• 2–5 years of experience in Finance function.
• 1–2 years of interaction with Big 4 audit firms for listed company statutory audit.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards (Ind AS) and tax laws (GST, Income Tax, TDS, Customs).
• Independent work style with collaborative teamwork.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Excel; advanced pivots, formulas and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for timely closure of the monthly books of accounts.
• Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements per accounting standards.
• Lead annual statutory audit and quarterly reviews.
• Manage statutory auditors and provide documents and explanations as SPOC.
• Reconcile general ledger, AP, AR to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure smooth functioning of ERP/accounting software and maintain records.
• Develop financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Handle additional project responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

CA / Semi-Qualified

Big 4 interaction

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Articleship completed

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Position/Job Title: Asst. Manager Finance & Accounts
Department: Finance
Reporting To: Assistant General Manager Finance
Location: Thane
Years of Experience: About 3-5 years

Job Responsibilities/Deliverables

• Be responsible for the timely closure of the monthly books of accounts
• Responsible for the preparation of standalone/consolidated financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Lead the annual Statutory Audit and Quarterly Limited reviews.
• Managing statutory auditors and liaising with them. SPOC for providing required documents and explanations.
• Reconcile accounts, including the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to accounting and auditing standards.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy in financial records and prevent errors or fraud.
• Ensure the smooth functioning of the accounting system (ERP or other accounting software) and maintain accurate records.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Other project responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Pre-Requisites

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Semi-Qualified (completed articleship)
• Total experience of 2 - 5 years in the Finance function within relevant areas
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in interaction with Big 4 audit firms for a listed company's statutory audit.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards (Ind AS), tax laws (GST, Income Tax, TDS, Customs, etc), and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team
• Good working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel (ability to apply arithmetic and logical formulae, create and analyse pivots, create and analyse graphs) and ability to handle large spreadsheets
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, across departments and levels
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Notes

Ability to work under tight deadlines, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.
This role is for North American entities, so the person must be ready to work in the second shift as and when required